A charming log cottage with a turret, stone chimney, and shingle roof sits surrounded by autumn trees. A pink Dutch door opens to the courtyard, where two rocking chairs face an outdoor fireplace on a stone patio, bordered by neat landscaping.

Rustic Lakeside Chic

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Gut remodel of a 100-year-old log cabin in Northport Point, Michigan. Interior architecture, finishes, furnishings, and art curation.

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A cozy log cabin living room with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, striped and patterned sofas, a large coffee table, floral arrangement, patterned benches, and open doors leading to a sunroom with wicker seating. Natural light fills the rustic space.
A cozy sunroom with whitewashed log walls and large windows on two sides. There’s a built-in daybed with many pillows, two pink upholstered armchairs, a woven round ottoman, a small round table with flowers, and a side table with art and decor pieces.
A modern rustic kitchen with blue-gray cabinets, wooden counters, and a large island. Four brown leather stools line the island. A black vase with branches and a wooden bowl of fruit sit on the counter. The room has wood-paneled ceiling and dark wood floors.
A rustic dining room with a stone fireplace, exposed log beams, a black table with six woven chairs and one brown leather chair, black chandelier, striped rug, wooden hutch, and glass doors letting in natural light.
A cozy log cabin room with dark blue log walls and ceiling beams. There’s a gray sofa with patterned pillows, a plaid armchair with a red pillow, a blue ottoman, a brass lamp, and large windows with beige Roman shades letting in natural light.
Bright bedroom with white paneled walls and sloped ceiling, large window seat with two armchairs overlooking water, modern black and white decor, bed with patterned pillows and blankets, round tables with lamps, and a sculptural white chandelier.
A cozy bedroom features a wood-framed bed with blue and white patterned bedding and pillows. Above the bed are two abstract blue artworks. A vintage wooden dresser with decor sits to the right, under a sloped ceiling and a modern white pendant light.
A modern bathroom features dark wood cabinetry, a black countertop, and an oval mirror with a wooden frame. Two sconces flank the mirror. A geometric black-and-white tile wall and a decorative vase with greenery complete the stylish space.
A cozy attic room features slanted wood-paneled ceilings and walls, a large triangular shelving unit filled with books, vases, and decor, a wall-mounted TV, a round plaid ottoman, and a wicker pendant light. A framed portrait hangs on the right wall above a black bench.
A cozy bedroom with a rustic, dark wood bed and headboard, striped bedding, patterned pillows, white shiplap walls, sloped wood ceiling, nightstand, black dresser, leafy plant in a white vase, and an open door revealing another room with a bed.
A cozy log cabin bedroom corner with a sloped wood ceiling, log walls, a window with blue curtains, part of a bed, a patterned rug, a floral armchair, and a small black side table holding a vase with branches and a dark cup. Natural light fills the space.
A narrow hallway with light wood walls and cabinetry leads to a bathroom with a yellow vanity. A round mirror with a twig frame hangs above the sink. A leafy branch in a blue vase sits on the left. The patterned floor and ceiling feature geometric tiles and paneling.
A cozy loft with woven chairs, patterned pillows, and a balustrade overlooks a large window with blue-patterned curtains. The space features light wood paneling, a chevron blue and white ceiling, hanging wicker lights, and beds with plaid bedding.
A cozy, beach-themed room with blue-and-white patterned floor tiles, a striped sofa, black wicker chairs, a white round coffee table, open shelves with colorful dishes, a retro red fridge, surfboard decor, “THE BEACH SHACK” wall art, and wide open doors to a water view.
Two white lounge chairs sit on a green lawn overlooking a calm body of water at sunset. The sun is low in the sky, casting a golden reflection on the water. The scene is peaceful, with a clear sky and a wooden barrier separating the lawn from the water.

Rustic Lakeside Chic

Architect: Jessica Van Houzen Stroud
Builder: Shugart Builders Inc
Photographer: Douglas Friedman Photography